Medical & Rope

Question 1

Advantages of Natural Fibre Rope:

Answer 1

More resistant to Heat Friction than Man made rope

Minimum of stretch compared to synthetic cordage

Does not degrade in sunlight compared to synthetic rope

Some types of natural fibre rope float

Question 2

Advantages of Synthetic Rope:

Answer 2

Cheaper than natural Fibre

Lighter to handle than equivalent NF Ropes

Stronger than equivalent sized natural fibre ropes

Relatively resistant to chemical attacks by acids, alkalis and oils

High Durability

Rot resistant

Low Water absoprtion

Question 3

Proper care of Rope DO’s

Answer 3

Dry line before stowing

Protect from weather

Use anti-chafing gear

Coil right laid line to the right

Untwist to inspect inner parts

Give the care it deserves (grease wire, rinse rope with fresh water)

Inspect lines before use

Question 4

Proper care of Rope DO NOTS

Answer 4

Stow wet or damp rope

Expose unnecessarily to UV

Exceed SWL

Run over sharp edges

Lubricate fibre ropes

Wash fibre ropes with strong detergents

Use faulty/inappropriate lines

Question 5

Which end of the RB would you place a casualties head?

Answer 5

Stern

Question 6

Different methods of receiving Medical Advice at Sea:

Answer 6

TMAS
SAT C, 32 and 38
Ships Captains Medical Guide
Experienced Crew on board
All crew (STCW Training)
Med-aire or Red Square

Question 7

Four types of Burns:

Answer 7

Thermal

Chemical

Electrical

Radiation

Question 8

Treatment of a Burn:

Answer 8

Remove casualty from immediate danger after assessing danger to yourself

Stop burning by rapid cooling in TEPID water for a period of no less than 15 minutes

Gently remove jewellery

Cover burn if instructed to do so to prevent infection

Obtain further Medical Advice

Question 9

What is Cold water shock?

Answer 9

A primitive reflex which causes the heart rate to drop when the face is suddenly submerged in cold water

Question 10

Treatment for Cold Water Shock

Answer 10

Rescue breaths ASAP

Empty lungs of water

Continue Resuscitation

Cover the head but not the air passages

Give dry clothes

Transfer to hospital ASAP and observe for at least 72 hours

Question 11

What Body temperature does Hypothermia occur in?

Answer 11

35°
Said to be loss of life when it falls below 30°

Question 12

How do we know if man made rope has degraded?

Answer 12

Presence of white powder
Reduction of more than 20% of diameter when slack is too far gone

Question 13

How do we tell if Natural fibre rope is degraded?

Answer 13

White speckling inside the weave when opened